What NOT to pronounce in French (Learn French With Alexa)

What NOT to pronounce in French (Learn French With Alexa)

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial focuses on teaching the silent letters at the end of French words. It introduces a mnemonic sentence to help remember these letters: H, G, D, S, T, and P. The tutorial provides examples and explains exceptions, emphasizing the importance of pronunciation in French. It also covers the concept of liaison, where certain letters are pronounced when followed by a vowel. The video encourages practice by reading French articles aloud while applying the rules learned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'Hey guys, don't sound this, please'?

To remember the order of French vowels

To recall the letters that are usually silent at the end of French words

To list common French verbs

To identify French adjectives

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which letter is represented by 'Guys' in the mnemonic?

S

G

H

D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the practice sentence, which letter is not pronounced at the end of 'serpent'?

T

N

P

R

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the practice sentence 'Le Grand Lupe...' translate to in English?

The big wolf lives in the forest next to the long green snake

The small cat sleeps in the garden

The tall tree stands by the river

The fast bird flies over the mountain

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the advanced example, what is the rule for pronouncing 'le zwazzo'?

Never pronounce the S

Pronounce the S only if the next word starts with a vowel

Pronounce the S only if the next word starts with a consonant

Always pronounce the S

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which letter is silent at the end of the word 'wazoo'?

X

Z

W

O

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested practice method for improving French pronunciation?

Listening to French music

Writing French essays

Watching French movies

Reading French articles out loud